Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Tender chicken with spicy honey glaze served atop fluffy rice and crisp fresh vegetables.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sriracha Honey Sauce

05 - 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
06 - 3 tbsp honey
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Rice

11 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or basmati rice
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Vegetables & Garnish

14 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
15 - 1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
17 - 2 spring onions, sliced
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
02 - Whisk together Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan, and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss well, and cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
05 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each with glazed chicken, cucumber, carrot, and shredded cabbage.
06 - Sprinkle with spring onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet and spicy flavors balance perfectly for satisfying taste
  • Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or protein
02 -
  • Contains soy and sesame so check labels if serving to guests with allergies
  • The chicken can be replaced with tofu for a vegetarian option without losing flavor
03 -
  • Add roasted peanuts or cashews on top for extra crunch
  • Adjust Sriracha to taste for more or less heat
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